Wootown22's Build - 02 Trailblazer

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Wootown22's Build

2002 Chevy Trailblazer
Purchased February 2009 with 82k miles.

Drivetrain Specs: 4.2L I6, 4WD, 3.73, G80

Suspension Modifications:
HD Bilsteins front
BDS 5500 rear
z71 Springs
MarkMCs 2.5" Lift, New Style

Exterior Modifications:
265/70/17 General Grabbers AT2
17" Black Gunner 6
1.5" Spacers
Tinted Mirror Turn Signals
Headlights painted black, clear corners
6000k HID Lows and Fogs
Tinted Aftermarket LED Taillights
All Emblems and Grille Mesh Painted Black
Herculined Plastic Trim
Tinted Windows

Engine Modifications:
K&N 57
PCMForLess Tune
Resonator Removed

Interior Modifications:
Nothing... yet

Recovery Equipment:
3"x20' Tow/Extraction Strap

Electrical Modifications:
DRL Killer
Quad Beams

As he stands today:

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It all started with the hunt for a vehicle that could be a sturdy off road vehicle, but that was also capable of towing a horse trailer. My options were the 4runner, xterra, pathfinder, and the trailblazer. I probably test drove at least ten of each vehicles; I loved the pathfinders, but it was a bit out of my budget; and I liked the overall appearance, options and towing capabilities on the trailblazer.

So, I found a 2002 with 82k miles, within a few hours drive. Drove him, fell in love. Previous owner babied the crap out of it; waxed twice a year, for the most part driven 10 miles a day for commuting. Boy was its life about to change...





First step was removing the running boards.

Next, the tires were the original tires; and were pretty much bald. Oh darn... I guess that means new tires... might as well slap some 32"s on! But then, that meant a lift. And so, I picked up MarkMcs 2.5" Lift, HD Bilsteins, BDS 5500, and Z71 springs for the back. I couldn't wait to get the tires on, because now it looked funny with small tires and a lot of wheel gap!

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Next came some engine mods. Early spring 2011, I scored a deal on a K&N 57 and swapped that in. I also got the PCMForLess sale and got a tune; I didn't see a mpg increase, but did feel a bit more power.



Then, June I picked up VVME 6000k HIDs for the headlights and foglights.



Took it for a drive back to its home town of Ocean Shores for some beach driving. Pulled out the camera and got some fun shots

Me and my ride